Explanation of the long term permit

2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Contents
Instruction on how to fill in the application for the long term permit.................................................... 2
Towed machine (no load) ........................................................................................................................ 3
Intermodal transport of flatrack and open top load structures.............................................................. 4
Flow chart for Intermodal transport of flatrack and open top load structures ...................................... 6
Fairground vehicles ................................................................................................................................. 7
Flow chart for fairground vehicle (semi-trailer) ...................................................................................... 8
Flow chart for fairground vehicle (drawbar trailer) ................................................................................ 9
Transport of indivisible load .................................................................................................................. 10
Flow chart for indivisible load on tractor or truck ................................................................................ 11
Flow chart for indivisible load on semi-trailer....................................................................................... 11
Transport of high cube containers ........................................................................................................ 13
Flow chart for transport of high cube containers ................................................................................. 14
Transport of ballast and/or crane sections ........................................................................................... 15
Flow chart for the transport of ballast and/or crane sections on drawbar trailer towed by mobile
crane ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Transport of commercial vehicles with high cab................................................................................... 18
Flow chart for the transport of commercial vehicles with a high cab................................................... 19
Transport of self-supporting load.......................................................................................................... 20
Flow chart for the transport of a self-supporting load.......................................................................... 21
Self-propelled machine ......................................................................................................................... 22
Flow chart for self-propelled machine .................................................................................................. 23
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
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Explanation of the long term permit
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Instruction on how to fill in the application for the long term permit
I. Applicant
The details of the applicant must always be filled in. The customer number is assigned with the first
application. You will find this number in the address data on the long term permits addressed to you.
The reference number you provide will be shown on the permit and on the invoice. The long term
permit will be sent to the applicant by e-mail. If no e-mail address is known, the long term permit is
sent by fax or post.
If the application is made on behalf of a shipping company, the company name must also be stated
on the application form.
II. Product selection
Here you can select a maximum of one product.
III. Vehicles
Here you can select a maximum of one vehicle type.
IV. Signature
By signing the form, the applicant declares that he/she has filled in the data truthfully and will pay
the legal charges and tariffs when the long term permit is issued.
When the application is sent by e-mail, the signature of the applicant can be dispensed with.
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Towed machine (no load)

The permit is valid for one year.

Maximum dimensions are:
Length:
27.50 m dependent on vehicle characteristics
Width:
3.00 m dependent on vehicle characteristics
Height:
4.00 m
Mass:
100,000 kg dependent on vehicle characteristics

The long term permit applies to the combination of these vehicles. The permit applies to
towed machines with extralegal dimensions and/or axle loads.

Application and issuing of a permit for a semi-trailer or drawbar trailer.

For vehicles that are not registered in the Netherlands, in addition to the vehicle registration
certificate, the relevant vehicle information must be submitted.

Towed machine
Drawbar trailer or semi-trailer built mainly for the execution of other activities than the
transport of goods or people.
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Intermodal transport of flatrack and open top load structures

The permit is valid for one year.

Maximum dimensions are:
Length:
27.50 m dependent on vehicle characteristics
Width:
3.50 m
Height:
4.25 m
Mass:
100,000 kg dependent on vehicle characteristics

The long term permit applies to the combination of these vehicles.

Application and issuing of a permit for a tractor or semi-trailer or truck or drawbar trailer.

For vehicles that are not registered in the Netherlands, in addition to the vehicle registration
certificate, the relevant vehicle information must be submitted.

Load
Indivisible load loaded on a flatrack or in an open top container
Flatrack
Flatrack is understood to mean: a standardised loading area with a strengthened floor
intended to transport indivisible loads that due to the dimensions or weight do not fit in a
closed standardised load structure.
Open top container
Open top container is understood to mean: a standardised load structure with an open top,
possibly equipped with a tarpaulin, designed to transport good(s) the height/s of which is/are
indivisible that cannot be loaded in a closed container.
Intermodal
It must be demonstrably clear that here the intermodal transport of the load from or to a
container transhipment (water/rail) is concerned.
Overhang
The flatrack or open top is not allowed to overhang the rear of the vehicle.
Divisible load
The vehicle is also allowed to transport divisible loads on a flatrack or in an open top
container.
With the exception of the weight, the dimensions apply as stated on the front of the long
term permit under the following conditions:
a)
The load that can be divided in length and/or width must not extend to outside of the
dimensions of the load structure.
b)
The height of the load that can be divided in height must not be more than 4.00 m,
measured from the road surface.
c)
An extendable vehicle does not need to be retracted.
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
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2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Empty flatrack or open top
The vehicle is permitted to transport an empty flatrack or open top container. Only the
length stated on the front of the long term permit applies.
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
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2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for Intermodal transport of flatrack and open top load structures
No
Semi-trailer
Yes
No permit for flatrack or
open top possible.
The maximum statutory
values apply.
No
Wheelbase of vehicle extendable
Yes
Hydraulic power steered axles
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
Laden
27.50
No
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
Laden
22.00
> 3 axles or > 2 swing axles
Yes
No
Legal weight/ loads cannot be exceeded, the
maximum statutory values apply
Maximum weight for permit 100,000 kg
In combination with:
 RDW attest for towing vehicle
 SERT document for increased axle
load
No
Yes
Unladen vehicle wider than 2.55 metres
No
Legal width of loading area cannot be exceeded
here the statutory value applies
Yes
Width of loading area - specified in special
permit conditions
Long term permit with all of the dimensions and weights as specified above
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Fairground vehicles

The permit is valid for one year.

Maximum dimensions are:
Length:
27.50 m dependent on vehicle characteristics
Width:
3.00 m dependent on vehicle characteristics
Height:
n.a.
Mass:
100,000 kg dependent on vehicle characteristics

The long term permit applies to the combination of these vehicles. The permit applies to
fairground vehicles with extralegal dimensions and/or axle loads.

Application and issuing of a permit for a semi-trailer or drawbar trailer.

For vehicles that are not registered in the Netherlands, in addition to the vehicle registration
certificate, the relevant vehicle information must be submitted.

Fairground vehicle
Semi-trailer or drawbar trailer that is used by fairground or circus companies.
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for fairground vehicle (semi-trailer)
No
Distance of centre of coupling to the back of
the vehicle >17.50 metres
Yes
No
Vehicle meets the turning cycle requirements
compliant with the policy regulation on vehicles that
need a long term permit, Articles 13 to 15
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Unladen
27.50
Unladen vehicle weight > 42000 kg (minimum three axles)
No
Yes
Legal weight/ loads cannot be exceeded, the
maximum statutory values apply
Maximum weight for permit 100,000 kg
In combination with:
 RDW attest for towing vehicle
No
Yes
Unladen vehicle wider than 2.55 metres
No
The unladen width cannot be exceeded
here the statutory value applies
Yes
Maximum permitted unladen width 3.00
metres
Long term permit with all of the dimensions and weights as specified above
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for fairground vehicle (drawbar trailer)
No
Length > 14 metres
Yes
No
Vehicle meets the turning cycle requirements compliant
with the policy regulation on vehicles that need an long
term permit, Articles 13 to 15
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Unladen
27.50
> three axles
No
Yes
Legal weight/ loads cannot be exceeded, the
maximum statutory values apply
Maximum weight for permit 100,000 kg
In combination with:
 RDW certificate for towing vehicle
No
Yes
Unladen vehicle wider than 2.55 metres
No
The unladen width cannot be exceeded
here the statutory value applies
Yes
Maximum permitted unladen width 3.00
metres
Long term permit with all of the dimensions and weights as specified above
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Transport of indivisible load

The permit is valid for one year.

Maximum dimensions are:
Length:
27.50 m dependent on vehicle characteristics
Width:
3.50 m
Height:
4.25 m
Mass:
100,000 kg dependent on vehicle characteristics

The long term permit applies to the combination of these vehicles.

Application and issuing of a permit for a tractor or semi-trailer or truck or drawbar trailer.

For vehicles that are not registered in the Netherlands, in addition to the vehicle registration
certificate, the relevant vehicle information must be submitted.

Load
Indivisible load
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for indivisible load on tractor or truck
Width
Height
3.50 metres
4.25 metres
Flow chart for indivisible load on semi-trailer
Distance between centre of coupling to back
of vehicle >12 metres when retracted
Wheelbase of vehicle extendable
No
Yes
Yes
Hydraulic power steered axles
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
Laden 27.50
Unladen 27.50
No
Hydraulic power steered axles
No
No
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum
permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
Unladen
18.00
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
Laden
27.50
Unladen 20.00
Dimensions (m)
maximum
permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
Unladen
18.00
Dimensions (m)
maximum
permitted
Width 3.50
Height 4.25
Unladen vehicle weight > 42000 kg (minimum three axles)
No
Yes
Legal weight/ loads cannot be exceeded, the
maximum statutory values apply
Maximum weight for permit 100,000 kg
In combination with:
 RDW attest for towing vehicle
 SERT document for increased axle
load
Yes
No
Unladen vehicle wider than 2.55 metres
No
The unladen width cannot be exceeded
here the statutory value applies
Yes
Maximum permitted unladen width 3.00
metres
Long term permit with all of the dimensions and weights as specified above
Flow chart for indivisible
load on drawbar trailer
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
No
No
Length >12 metres when retracted
Wheelbase of vehicle extendable
Yes
Yes
Hydraulic power steered axles
Hydraulic power steered axles
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
Laden
27.50
Unladen
27.50
No
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
Laden
22.00
Unladen
22.00
Dimensions (m)
maximum
permitted
Width 3.50
Height 4.25
Laden 27.50
No
Dimensions (m)
maximum
permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
Unladen 22.00
Dimensions (m)
maximum
permitted
Width
3.50
Height
4.25
> three axles or > two swing axles
No
Yes
Legal weight/ loads cannot be exceeded, the
maximum statutory values apply
Maximum weight for permit 100,000 kg
In combination with:
 RDW attest for towing vehicle
 SERT document for increased axle
load
No
Yes
Unladen vehicle wider than 2.55 metres
No
The unladen width cannot be exceeded
here the statutory value applies
Yes
Maximum permitted unladen width 3.00
metres
Long term permit with all of the dimensions and weights as specified above
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Transport of high cube containers

The permit is valid for one year.

Maximum dimensions are:
Length:
n.a.
Width:
n.a.
Height:
4.15 m
Mass:
n.a.

The long term permit applies to the combination of these vehicles.

Application and issuing of a permit for a tractor or semi-trailer.

For vehicles that are not registered in the Netherlands, in addition to the vehicle registration
certificate, the relevant vehicle information must be submitted.

Load
Standardised load structure consisting of a 9'6" high ISO container. Only for intermodal
transport.
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for transport of high cube containers
No
Tractor
Semi-trailer
Legal height cannot be exceeded. The
maximum statutory values apply.
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Height
4.15
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Transport of ballast and/or crane sections

The permit is valid for one year.

Maximum dimensions are:
Length:
22.00 m dependent on vehicle characteristics
Width:
3.00 m dependent on vehicle characteristics
Height:
n.a.
Mass:
100,000 kg dependent on vehicle characteristics

The long term permit applies to the combination of these vehicles.

Application and issuing of a permit for a semi-trailer or drawbar trailer.

For vehicles that are not registered in the Netherlands, in addition to the vehicle registration
certificate, the relevant vehicle information must be submitted.

Load of semi-trailer
The load must only consist of ballast and mast sections as well as hoisting equipment,
possibly in a box or container, intended for a mobile crane. In addition, one passenger car
can be transported.

Load of drawbar trailer with ballast behind mobile crane.
The long term permit is applied for and issued for the registration certificate of the crane.
The drawbar trailer can only be used to transport ballast sections, mast sections, and hoisting
equipment intended for the mobile crane (towing motor vehicle).
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for the transport of ballast and/or crane sections (semi-trailer)
Maximum vehicle weight > 42000 kg
(minimum three axles)
Legal ballast values
cannot be exceeded.
The maximum statutory
values apply.
No
No
Length >12 metres when retracted
Wheelbase of vehicle extendable
No
Yes
Yes
Hydraulic power steered axles
Yes
No
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Laden
22.00
Unladen
22.00
Legal ballast values
cannot be exceeded.
The maximum statutory
values apply.
Hydraulic power steered axles
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Laden
22.00
Unladen
20.00
No
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Laden
22.00
Unladen 18.00
Maximum weight for permit 100,000 kg
In combination with:
 RDW attest for towing vehicle
 SERT document for increased axle
load
Unladen drawbar trailer wider than 2.55 metres
Yes
Width of loading area - specified in special
permit conditions
No
The unladen width cannot be exceeded
here the statutory value applies
Long term permit with all of the dimensions and weights as specified above
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for the transport of ballast and/or crane sections on drawbar trailer towed by mobile
crane
Maximum weight of combination of selfpropelled machine shown on vehicle
registration certificate or vehicle registration
register > 60.000 kg
Legal ballast values
cannot be exceeded.
The maximum statutory
values apply.
No
Yes
Maximum weight for permit 100,000 kg
In combination with:
 SERT document for increase in axle
load of drawbar trailer
Unladen drawbar trailer wider than 2.55 metres
Yes
Width of loading area - specified in special
permit conditions
No
The unladen width cannot be exceeded
here the statutory value applies
Long term permit with all of the dimensions and weights as specified above
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Transport of commercial vehicles with high cab

The permit is valid for one year.

Maximum dimensions are:
Length:
n.a.
Width:
n.a.
Height:
4.25 m
Mass:
n.a.

The long term permit applies to the combination of these vehicles.

Application and issuing of a permit for a tractor, semi-trailer, truck or drawbar trailer.

For a vehicle combination, only one of the vehicles needs to have an long term permit.

For vehicles that are not registered in the Netherlands, in addition to the vehicle registration
certificate, the relevant vehicle information must be submitted.

Load
Motor vehicles from vehicle category N3 (commercial chassis) with a high cab. With respect
to the transport height, this load must be loaded in the most favourable position.
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for the transport of commercial vehicles with a high cab
Tractor
Semi-trailer
Truck
Drawbar trailer
No
Legal height cannot be exceeded.
The maximum statutory values apply.
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Height
4.25
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Transport of self-supporting load

The permit is valid for one year.

Maximum dimensions are:
Length:
27.50 m dependent on vehicle characteristics
Width:
n.a.
Height:
n.a.
Mass:
n.a.

The long term permit applies to the combination of these vehicles.

Application and issuing of a permit for a dolly.

For vehicles that are not registered in the Netherlands, in addition to the vehicle registration
certificate, the relevant vehicle information must be submitted.

Load
Self-supporting load on a tractor dolly combination
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for the transport of a self-supporting load
Power steered axles
No
No long term permit possible
Yes
Dimensions (m)
maximum permitted
Length
27.50
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Self-propelled machine

The permit is valid for one year.

Maximum dimensions are:
Length:
dependent on vehicle characteristics
Width:
n.a.
Height:
n.a.
Mass:
dependent on vehicle characteristics

The long term permit applies to the combination of these vehicles.

Application and issuing of a permit for a commercial vehicle.

For vehicles that are not registered in the Netherlands, in addition to the vehicle registration
certificate, the relevant vehicle information must be submitted.

Self-propelled machine
Commercial vehicle built for the execution of mainly other activities than the transport of
goods or people.
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
2 E 0662g
2015
Explanation of the long term permit
No rights can be derived from this overview.
Flow chart for self-propelled machine
Maximum vehicle
weight
> 100,000 kg.
Yes
No long term permit possible.
A short term permit must be applied for.
No
Dimensions and mass:
 Length stated on vehicle registration
certificate or in vehicle registration
register
 Weight: number of axles times 12,000 kg
 Maximum 100,000 kg.
RDW
Divisie Voertuigtechniek.
Afdeling Ontheffingen
Postbus 777
2700 AT Zoetermeer
Telefoon + 31 (0)79 345 8134
Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8022
www.rdw.nl
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